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Background

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Bardock appeared in a two-panel cameo appearance in the manga, in Freeza's flashback when he sees Gokū, who reminds him of Bardock, Freeza recalls that Bardock had attacked him right before he destroyed planet Vegeta, and was killed alongside the rest of the Saiyans when Freeza destroyed the planet using a Gigantic Energy Bullet.[6]

Personality

In Dragon Ball Minus, Bardock displays a more social attitude than other portrayals, even greeting other Saiyans after arriving on his planet. Later, its shown Bardock deeply caring about his son to save him from the destruction of the their planet, an action he says that it is due to Gine's softness which spread all over him. Bardock was famous for his bravery even among the Saiyans. He notably showed his bravery when he saw his impending doom; instead of fleeing for his own life, he chose to stay behind and fight to the death.

Appearance

Consistent with Raditz's statement when he first reunited with his brother, as well as Freeza's when he first met Gokū, Bardock's appearance is very similar to that of his youngest son's: he has unkempt hair which partially stands on end, but Bardock has a scar on his left cheek however and he has darker skin. Bardock's oldest son Raditz inherits only his eyes and complexion. In Dragon Ball Minus, Bardock wears a typical Fighting Jacket with shoulder pads and boots.

Abilities

Transformations

Super Saiyan

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Super Saiyan Bardock.

In the spin-off material, Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock, Bardock achieved the Super Saiyan transformation. In this state, his hair becomes golden and rigid — identical to his son and youngest grandson — and he gains the trademark green eyes. He tranforms for the first time against Chilled, and uses the form to completely dominate his battle with Freeza's ancenstor.
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Legacy

Despite his limited involvement in the life of his two sons, especially his youngest son, Kakarotto, Bardock, as well as his wife, Gine, were instrumental in setting up a string of events that would go on to save the universe. By sending their youngest son away from the impending destruction of Vegeta and the entire Saiyan race, he would go on to grow up and become a great hero responsible for saving the planet Earth, as well as the universe, on more than one occasion. Their influence in this manner even resulted in the first Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan God manifesting itself in their youngest son for the first time in more than a thousand years.

In Other Media

TV Specials

Dragon Ball Z: A Lonesome, Final Battle - The Father of Z Warrior Son Gokū, who Challenged Freeza

Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

Creation and Conception

Trivia

By Toriyama's admission, Bardock most likely had siblings — meaning Kakarotto and Raditz had either aunts or uncles — but he also most likely didn't care, as Saiyans traditionally lack a family concept.[7]